Weekly Digest: Dev Toolkit Showdown + Latest Grants & Hackathons on Chain! | Issue 26
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ICYMI - Here’s what we have this week;
📅 Upcoming Web3 Events
1. Decentralized Intelligence V-2: A Web3 & AI Summit
Date: October 10th - 11th, 2024
Location: Lagos
Details: A conference designed for a diverse range of attendees who are interested in the convergence of AI, Art, Blockchain & Web3 technologies.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
2. Web3 Global Conference
Date: October 26th, 2024
Location: Lagos
Details: With a core emphasis on the future of Web3 and Blockchain, this conference serves as a pivotal platform for insightful discussions surrounding regulations, challenges, and invaluable guidance for companies venturing into the Web3 ecosystem.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
3. B<>rder/ess 3.0
Date: November 1st, 2024
Location: Port Harcourt
Details: B<>rder/ess 3.0 is an annual web3 event by B<>rder/ess to Educate, Inspire, Edutain and Onboard; Web2 Developers, Businesses, and Individuals into the web3 space.
Link: Reserve Your Spot
4. Lagos International Crypto Summit
Date: November 30th, 2024
Location: Lagos
Details: A grand professional event encompassing the crypto industry chain (cryptocurrency, blockchain, DeFi, NFT, mining, payments).
Link: Reserve Your Spot
🎤 Apply To Speak
1. DevFest Enugu
Closes: October 7th, 2024
Details: DevFest is an annual decentralized tech conference hosted by Google Developer Groups across the globe.
Apply to speak: Register as a speaker.
2. DevFest Uyo
Closes: October 7th, 2024
Details: DevFest is an annual decentralized tech conference hosted by Google Developer Groups across the globe.
Apply to speak: Register as a speaker.
💻 Hackathons
1. Base Around The World Buildathon
Duration: Sep 27 - Oct 13, 2024
Details: Build an on-chain app that solves a challenge in your community or use existing on-chain tools to create real-world impact in your community by bringing them on-chain.
Link: Register Now
2. ArbitrumCollabTech Hackathon
Duration: Oct 1st-31st, 2024
Details: A 30-day online event where developers, designers & entrepreneurs unite to evolve B2B SaaS and the future of work with groundbreaking web3 projects.
Link: Register Now
3. Decentralized Identity Foundation Hackathon 2024
Deadline: Nov 5th, 2024
Details: Join them for a groundbreaking hackathon where seasoned developers and newcomers alike will come together to push the boundaries of decentralized identity.
Link: Register Now
4. GameOn TON: A Global TON Gaming Hackathon
Deadline: Nov 17th, 2024
Details: This hackathon is your chance to transform your game idea into a reality. Seize the opportunity to make your mark on the gaming industry!
Link: Register Now
5. TON Hackers League 2024
Duration: October 5 to December 20, 2024.
Details: The online TON hackathon Hackers League 2024 kicks off, bringing a $2M prize pool for founders and developers ready to build the next big thing in the TON Ecosystem.
Link: Register Now
🎁 Bounties
1. Ethereum Foundation Bug Bounty
Details: Earn up to 250,000 USD and a place on the leaderboard by finding protocol, client and language compiler bugs affecting the Ethereum network.
Link: Register Now
🚀 Remote Job Openings
Conduit is hiring for a Designer, Brand & Marketing
zkLink is hiring remotely for a DevOps Engineer
Contra is hiring for a Content Creator
MagicBlock Labs is hiring remotely for Head of Marketing, **Game Developer** and Rust Engineer
Morph is hiring for an Ecosystem BD Manager
Trust Wallet is hiring for a Product Manager
Trust Wallet is hiring for a Backend Golang Developer
Trust Wallet is hiring for a Graphic Design Content Intern
Trust Wallet is hiring for a Customer Service Agent
💡 Work - To - Earn
1. Superteam Earn:
Details: Dive into the world of crypto and blockchain by participating in Superteam Earn's "work-to-earn" platform. This initiative offers various tasks and projects that reward you with cryptocurrency. Enhance your skills, contribute to exciting projects, and get paid in crypto. Start earning today!
2. OnlyDust:
Details: For developers, join OnlyDust and become part of a community dedicated to forging a legacy in decentralized development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, OnlyDust provides resources and projects to help you make your mark in the blockchain world. Forge your developer legacy now!
📚 Writing Contests
1. #ethereum Writing Contest
Deadline: October 15, 2024
Details:
Another opportunity for crypto enthusiasts, economists, social scientists, and writers to compete for $1,000 in prizes in the #ethereum writing contest. Sponsored by DeGate, the #ethereum writing contest invites participants to discuss Ethereum’s pole position in global finance.
Link: Join the Challenge
2. #bitcoin Writing Contest
Deadline: November 22, 2024
Details: The #bitcoin Writing Contest, presented by Rootstock and HackerNoon, is now live with a total prize pool of $17,500 up for grabs! Are you a thought leader, a skilled writer, a talented developer, or simply passionate about blockchain technology? Yes? Then, this is perfect for you.
Link: Submit Your Entry
💡 Grants
1. The Seed Grant Program:
Details: Designed to provide teams with grants up to $25,000 in USDC in non-dilutive funding to enhance the growth of the Starknet ecosystem. Check it out here.
2. Farcaster Frames Innovator Program
Details: The program is live with a massive 500,000 MATIC grants pool. If you’re building something next-level on Farcaster, this is your chance to snag some funding! Check it out here.
3. Mint Round of Celo Grant Funding
Details: Following on from the Celo PG H2 funding 2 3 approval, Prezenti is pleased to open its ‘Mint Round’ of Celo grant funding! With grants from $2,000 cUSD to $25,000 cUSD. Check it out here.
🎥 YouTube Video of the Week
Hardhat vs Foundry: Which One is Best?
Overview: Are you stuck choosing between Hardhat and Foundry for your blockchain development? In this video, I’ll break down the pros and cons of both frameworks to help you decide which one is right for your project.
Watch Now
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